The Mazda 6e, launched in Australia eight months ago, secured 2,000 pre-orders. In the last four months, 693 units have been delivered. The vehicle is priced at AUD 54,000 and is manufactured in China by Changan, utilizing the Deepal architecture while maintaining Mazda’s design language.
Technical specifications include a 70 kWh LFP battery providing a range of 560 km. The car accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds. Maintenance is required every 20,000 km or 12 months, with service costs reportedly half that of petrol models. Over-the-air updates are supported.
Market data for 2026 shows that Japanese brands have collectively sold 4,725 electric vehicles in Australia, including 2,523 from Toyota, 1,277 from Subaru, 693 from Mazda, 219 from Nissan, and 40 from Suzuki. This total is comparable to the sales volume of the Tesla Model 3, which reached 4,597 units.
The Mazda 6e features include heated and cooled seats, a 360-degree camera, a glass roof, and a large central screen. The model is available in three interior trim colors. Additional features include V2L capability, a speed-sensitive rear spoiler, and wireless phone charging.
